twenty-five simple things..

that make a big difference.
this is what i'm working on right now. because kristi inspired me to do so.

here is a list of things i came up with:
1. smile more- even at strangers.
2. send someone a card in the mail.
3. call someone out of the blue to see how they are doing.
4. let someone into your lane instead of speeding up & cutting them off.
5. leave goodies at someone's door step anonymously.
6. donate the things you don't need/use anymore.
7. give up your seat in a crowded place.
8. leave extra money in a parking meter or vending machine.
9. give someone a book you've read that they might enjoy as well.
10. leave little sticky notes of "love" for your family or friends.
11. say please&thank you (of course).
12. make something for someone.
13. give more compliments.
14. if you see trash, pick it up instead of walking past it.
15. use one of your talents to help someone.
16. help an elderly person load their groceries.
17. drop a dollar (or more) somewhere random for another person to find.
18. wave to your neighbors.
19. volunteer for a local cause.
20. just listen to someone who needs to talk.
21. let someone in a hurry cut you in line.
22. return your shopping cart instead of leaving it in the parking spot.
23. get off your phone when associating with other people.
24. find a way to serve someone every day.
25. say "i love you" more often to those you do!

i know these "simple acts of kindness" are pretty common & we've all probably made lists like this several times. but lets be honest, life is busy & demanding and things like this are forgotten. kristi & i challenged each other to work on our lists and so far i'm loving it. its been a wonderful reminder for me. you are welcome to join in... it's amazing what a little bit of kindness can do to lift your spirits!